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    Using the same application as previous cycle

    Hi @Jessica Booker In the last application cycle I passed to the second stage with two US law firms. I did not pass to the assessment centre as I did not deliver up to the standard during my telephone / video interview and written exercise. Given that my reasons for applying to these firms...
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    BPP City Consortium Programme

    Hi! Does anyone know if you can start the BPP CPP in Spring to align with a Spring TC start date? So far I can only see September starts on their website but this would mean a 6-7 month gap in-between the SQE and starting the TC. Thanks in advance
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Read as many FT and Economist articles as you can! Not only will this help you become familiar with the writing style but it will also expose you to current topics that you can cross reference in your interview. Be familiar with reading and making notes on an article in 30 minutes - SWOT...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They get back on a rolling basis.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know how long Freshfields take to get back post-AC? Had mine yesterday!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    TC structure, recent deals, office locations, geographical strengths, recruitment process/windows
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When did you have your AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Freshfields or Fieldfishers?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Look on Simranjeet's YouTube!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have a Freshfields AC tomorrow and I'm super nervous! Any last minute tips/advice would be hugely appreciated!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone got any good SPAG/drafting resources? Got a written SPAG test coming soon!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Know your CV and CL inside and out! Be prepared for the conversation to go in depth on one point
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Look on Simranjeet YouTube! She has two videos on article analysis which go into SWOT and PESTLE in depth
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    for 'tell me a time that you have failed' would it be okay to talk about failing to convert a VS to a TC or is that just opening a can of worms I probably do not want to open? Also, should this be more of a personal failure than a professional failure?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! I heard back around 4 days later!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! If anyone would be interested in a zoom call where we can test each other on interview questions let me know! Living alone makes it difficult to prep for an AC!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone got any tips for explaining a lower grade. I got 58 in EU law in 2nd year and this is my lowest grade to date, I didn't particularly do anything different I just found EU law quite technical and tricky and did not enjoy it as much
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone got any tips in approaching article interviews? I have one coming up for Freshfields but I done one for Slaughters in January and got told there was not enough depth to my answers!

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